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Callachan Family History

Callachan Surname Meaning

from Ó Ceallacháin see Callaghan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Callachan family from?

You can see how Callachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callachan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Callachan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Callachan families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Callachan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Callachan families in 1891.
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What did your Callachan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Callachan. 67% of Callachan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Callachan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Callachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callachan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 306 immigration records available for the last name Callachan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Callachan. For the veterans among your Callachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callachan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Callachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Callachan in 1968 was 76, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callachan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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